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April 6, 2014
Some spiritual principles to consider when participating in Baha’i elections
…to consider without the least trace of passion and prejudice,
and irrespective of any material consideration, the names of only those who can
best combine the necessary qualities of
unquestioned loyalty,
of selfless devotion,
of a well trained mind,
of recognized ability and
mature experience.
(Shoghi Effendi, from a letter dated 3 June 1925 to the
delegates and visitors at the convention of the United States and Canada, published
in "Bahá'í Administration: Selected Messages 1922-1932")
From among the pool of those whom the elector believes to be
qualified to serve, selection should be made with due consideration given to
such other factors as
age distribution,
diversity, and
gender.
(The Universal House of Justice, from a message dated March
25, 2007, addressed to the Baha’is of the World)
…reference to personalities before the election would give
rise to misunderstanding and differences.
(Shoghi Effendi, from a letter to a Spiritual Assembly,
dated May 14, 1927; published in Principles of Bahá'í Administration; compilation:
Lights of Guidance)
... the elector... is called upon to vote for none but those
whom prayer and reflection have inspired him to uphold.
(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the
National Spiritual Assembly of the United States and Canada, May 27,1927;
published in Bahá'í Administration; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
... in the time of election, the friends should be in the
mood of prayer, disinterestedness and detachment from worldly motives.
(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer, dated June 7, 1924; compilation: Lights of Guidance)